Metaplanet Inc.: Ma Activity
Metaplanet acquired Siiibo Securities for approximately $13.1 million USD (2.1 billion yen), gaining Type I Financial Instruments Business Operator registration and retail investor platform capabilities. Deal closes July 13, 2026, marking first major transaction under 'Project Nova' strategy to build Bitcoin-centric financial platform in Japan.
Source: Bitcoin Magazine
The leadership read
Urgent need for financial product development roles (Product Managers, Quantitative Analysts), compliance and regulatory specialists (particularly for Japanese financial regulations), wealth management advisors, sales leadership for retail distribution, and strategic partnerships/business developmen
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 108.5 — Hot (+10.8 vs prior month); Asia signal share is easing (-2.1pts).